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El Zaguan

Calle El Arsenal, Granada, Nicaragua
(505) 2552-2522
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Ranked #5 of 87 restaurants in Granada
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Great value in food and wine, good service, central location and very popular. Courtyard atmosphere.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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56 reviews 56 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The best thing about this restaurant was its ambiance. The place was packed! We were lucky to have reserved a table. It was Saturday night and there was a live band playing. Everybody seemed to be in a festive mood. We were also in a good mood and we wanted to have good food and wine. Yes, we did have... More

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Managua, Nicaragua
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Very good place for eating GUAPOTE, from Nicaragua's Great Lake! Very nicely located next to Granada's cathedral, it will make for a great walk after eating nice Guapote!

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Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It took 36 minute for credit card transaction. After that I monitor all my transaction on my account for the next 48 hrs. Week later the same transaction was posted. But my financial institution re inverse me the charge. Keep the eyes on your charge account. Beef selection limited. Avoid rush hour it take for ever the cooking preparation.

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Chicago, Illinois
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37 reviews 37 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

El Zaguan was recommended to my group of 3 girls by our hotel, Hotel Plaza Colon, and what an amazing dinner it was! The chimichurri steak was some of the best I have ever had. A great restaurant to visit for one's first night in Granada.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

My parents and two other couples came to visit me and my fiance in Nicaragua - we took them to Granada and wanted to take them out for a special dinner their last night here - a friend recommended El Zaguan without hesitation. I called and made a reservation and we had no trouble being seated immediately once we arrived.... More

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Costa Rica
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We ate here twice while in Granada. The food is wonderful and the service is friendly. Atmosphere is delightful.

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The wait staff is professional, friendly and always gives us a little extra surprise. The wines are chosen wonderfully and not marked up at all. High quality beef and other meats, the greatest coconut flan on earth.

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Los Angeles California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We were told that El Zaguan was a great restaurant and we agree. Food and and service is excellent. Steak, chicken and fish are grilled here. Nicaraguan beef is famous and excellent. We had the first thing on the menu which is a grilled tenderloin steak. It comes with a great garlic dipping sauce, small salad, potato, plantain and rice... More

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See 7 more reviews by CAK45 for Granada
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8 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Can't give a 5 just because the dessert was a dissappointment (tres leche). Other than that, it has been our best meal in Granada. Steamed fish was wonderful as was the sausage. Not cheap but worth it.

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